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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,959.68, 514,694.37 and 203,204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,959.68, 514,694.37 and 203,204.74 is: 280,428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,959.68 : 514,694.37 = 203,204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,959.68/514,694.37 = 203,204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,959.68x = 514,694.37 × 203,204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,959.68x = 104,588,335,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,588,335,635.31/372,959.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,428.00

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